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“Deflection became her signature move, redirecting inquiries about herself back to me or focusing solely on the present moment, as if the past didn't exist.”

“Moments documented include not only personal experiences but also efforts made toward truth, accountability, and peace. These steps were taken so my daughter is not left holding only half the story.”

“I feel like my ex-wife could pass the most sophisticated lie detector tests and convince an experienced forensic psychophysiologist that specific lies she tells are true. I believe she knows she is lying about certain things, but I have also found that specific narratives she has constructed over time appear to her as absolute, undeniable truths, regardless of evidence to the contrary. I find this delusional and dangerous.”

“Unchallenged affirmation from those who accept an incomplete story harms her. Hidden truths remain concealed as she refutes all other claims.”

“He was the most charming man I had ever met, holding doors open and always having an umbrella at the ready. But things changed. He had my son to control and quickly became jealous and mean - the charming man only when others were around. Behind closed doors, he was grumpy, demanding, entitled, spoiled, angry, and competitive.”

“Swinging from attack and deflection to complete self-blame eradicates any chance for resolution or understanding.”